Category Archives: Readers

Get to Know Our May Readers!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Essay Fiesta is right around the corner…on Monday. And this is such a great line-up that Alyson and Keith are doing jumping jacks just to get out all our anxious energy in advance. As always, we’ll be benefiting 826CHI and giving away prizes from our … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Announces May Line-Up

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Hey kiddies! We’ve got a doozy of an Essay Fiesta lined up for May. Seriously. Alyson and Keith are thoroughly impressed with the caliber of talent. This isn’t marketing spiel, people. It’s the real deal. Take a look for yourself. … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Cameron Esposito

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y! That’s what day it is…which means it’s just a short while from the next Essay Fiesta! And our last guest to highlight is a real doozie. She’s one of the funniest people in Chi-town and an all around swell … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Shannon Cason and Matthew Miller

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Achoo! That is the sound that Essay Fiesta is making right now as Spring fills  the air, our nostrils and our lungs with an insane amount of pollen. Seriously. Lay off, Mother Nature! In any case, no amount of seasonal … Continue reading →

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Get To Know: Jonas Simon and MT Cozzola

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Did you have a good Easter/Passover? We had a great Easter/Passover! Now Spring is in the air, which means it’s the perfect weather for an Essay Fiesta! And wouldn’t you know? We have one coming up on April 16! And … Continue reading →

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Announcing Essay Fiesta’s April Readers

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

April is set to be an amazing Essay Fiesta. Join us on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar for a night of stories and charity where you can feast your hungry ears on these little Easter eggs … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Robyn Okrant

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

In the immortal words of Rebecca Black: “It’s Friday.” And thank goodness for that. Right? That means we are just a silly weekend away from the next Essay Fiesta. And boy oh boy have we got a show for you. … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: J.W. Basilo

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Hump day has passed, which means it’s pretty much smooth sailing to the next Essay Fiesta. The next performer we’d like to introduce is our friend and Essay Fiesta alumni J.W. Basilo. J.W. is known for his moxie on and … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Vinnie Lacey

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Last night Essay Fiesta producers Keith and Alyson actually got to show off their essay know-how to the brilliant kids at 826CHI. Seriously, people. These kids are smart. We also learned that references to the Wonder Years and Doogie Howser … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Sheri Reda

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Happy Tuesday, everybody! This evening Keith and Alyson of Essay Fiesta will be teaching a personal essay workshop to Chicago public school students at 826CHI. Exciting stuff! In the meantime, we’d like to introduce you to one of our March … Continue reading →

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